HMD Vibe 2 5G vs OnePlus 9
The Verdict
The HMD Vibe 2 5G and OnePlus 9 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the cheaper of the two at $200 versus $729, a difference of about $529. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. HMD Vibe 2 5G stands out for 5000mah battery with solid all-day endurance, while OnePlus 9 is praised for 65w warp charge fills battery in 29 minutes. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HMD Vibe 2 5G if…
- →5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- →Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- →90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
Buy the OnePlus 9 if…
- →65W Warp Charge fills battery in 29 minutes
- →Excellent main and ultrawide cameras
- →Hasselblad color calibration
Pros & Cons
HMD Vibe 2 5G
Pros
- 5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- 90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
- Dual rear camera setup with capable 50MP main sensor
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Limited IP52 rating lacks full dust protection
- Entry-level Snapdragon 4 limits performance
- Basic IPS LCD display without AMOLED quality
OnePlus 9
Pros
- 65W Warp Charge fills battery in 29 minutes
- Excellent main and ultrawide cameras
- Hasselblad color calibration
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- Competitive pricing at $729
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 2 MP monochrome sensor is useless
- No official IP rating for water resistance
- Plastic frame feels less premium
- Snapdragon 888 heating issues
Full Specifications
| Spec | HMD Vibe 2 5G | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.8 | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) |
| Front camera | 16MP f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | — | — |
| Ultrawide | 8MP f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, freeform lens |
| Mono | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Ice Blue | — |
| Weight | 190g | — |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 18W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 65W Warp Charge wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1100 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 6GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 128GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 192 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | — | No official rating |
| Dimensions | — | 160 x 74.2 x 8.7 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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